Located in the picturesque settings of the Garhwal Himalayas, the charming hill station of Kanatal is a perfect weekend getaway for the weary souls. Encircled by the sun-kissed peaks and the velvety coniferous trees, Kanatal still remains relatively unexplored.
The tiny hamlet of Kanatal is perched at an elevation of 8,500 feet above sea level on Mussoorie - Chamba road. Kanatal is a perfect winter destination as it snows here and is also an ideal place for camping.
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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesThe pleasing environs, the salubrious weather and the quietude of Kanatal are enough to lure any traveler to visit this place. Although, the place is relatively unexplored and secluded traveling here is swift and easy as the hill station is well connected with motorable roads.
You can stroll around the village, visit the apple orchards, breathe in the scent of the rhododendrons, pick the wildflowers, enjoy photography and bond with nature itself. You can also have a little chit-chat with the locals to know how life is in the hills or pay obeisance at the small village temples. Meditate and get rid of all the unguarded thoughts in the pleasant ambiance of Kanatal.
The town is far and far away from the pollution, humidity and hustle-bustle life of the cities.
One of the popular tourist attractions, the Surkanda Devi temple is located only 10 km away from Kanatal.
The adventure lovers can go on a quest into the wild and walk through the dense Kodia Jungle located only 1 km from Kanatal. You can savor the refreshing views of the bubbling natural springs and if lucky, you can spot a few wild animals. Also, Tehri Dam which is yet another touristy place in the proximity of Kanatal should be visited at any cost. For excursions, one can visit Chamba, Mussoorie, and Dhanaulti that can be easily accessed from Kanatal.
Kanatal is a hidden jewel that has only recently caught the eyes of tourists who want peace and tranquility in the lap of Mother Nature. Being a hidden destination, there are only a handful of accommodation options available at Kanatal. There are quite a few luxury and semi-deluxe resorts and hotels at Kanatal with all the amenities and facilities. Tent accommodations are also available at Kanatal. We recommend Pahadi House in Kanatal as it offers local cultural experience and cuisines for guests.
Kanatal is a remote hill station and it is still untouched by urbanization, so one does not find any fast food joints and restaurants here. The only restaurants you find here are the ones in the resort and hotels. These restaurants in hotels serve mostly multi-cuisine Chinese, continental or north Indian food.
History goes around that Kanatal gained its name from the now dried lake with the same name. To personify the lake existence this hidden hill station was named after the lake itself.
The locals believe that once there was an emerald lake in the region by the name of Kanatal, which dried up with time and doesn’t exist anymore. Therefore, the place was named as Kanatal which literally suggests the 'dry lake' in the local language.
Check out the Kanatal weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Kanatal is -1°C and 9°C respectively. The weather is generally chances of snowfall in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Kanatal in December.
Kanatal is famous among tourist as Hill Station, Apple Orchids, Himalayan Views, Peaceful, Weekend Getaway, Picnic Spot.
Kanatal is recommended destination for Corporates, Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Kanatal is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Biking, Bird Watching, Camping, Emerging Destinations, Hiking, Hill Station, Honeymoon Destination, Leisure, Orchards, Picnic Spots, Romantic, Weekend Getaway, Yoga and Meditation.
